These Are Houston's 10 Most Expensive Homes of 2016

From Tanglewood to The Woodlands, these mansions have almost nothing in common—except a seven-figure price tag.

Despite flagging oil prices, 2016 broke Houston's record for the most real estate sales in a year, with transactions peaking significantly in the final two months of the year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. Unsurprisingly, River Oaks, The Woodlands and Memorial were the tony neighborhoods that have seen the most expensive homes change hands, with sales figures ranging from $5 to $10 million. Yup, location really is everything, as the most expensive homes sold varied in size, age and style. Flip through the slideshow to peak inside the biggest residential sales of 2016.